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Apr 27
Friday

Shell-Pennzoil To Sponsor Allmendinger Karting Scholarship

Shell Pennzoil April 27 2012--(Houston, Texas)--Looking to give back to the sport and help develop future talent, Penske Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup driver AJ Allmendinger recently announced that he was establishing a scholarship designed to give one young deserving racer the opportunity to run a full karting season. That effort got a big boost on Friday as Shell-Pennzoil announced that it will serve as a primary partner for Allmendinger’s karting scholarship. “I’m overwhelmed and flattered that Shell-Pennzoil would step up to be a part of this,” said Allmendinger. “They have been an incredible partner for Penske Racing, and for them to take me under their wing like this, I’m really impressed. It only makes me want to go out and perform that much more ... FULL STORY »

Zest Announces “Race to Get Zestfully Clean” Facebook Contest

2012 NSCS Matt Kenseth (Zest) - Photo Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images CONCORD, N.C. (April 27, 2012) --- As part of Zest’s sponsorship of driver Matt Kenseth, they have launched a “Race to Get Zestfully Clean with the No. 17” Facebook contest for NASCAR fans. The promotion focuses on getting fans of Roush Fenway ... FULL STORY »

David Reutimann, Dave Blaney, 2012 NSCS Capital City 400 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes

Tommy Baldwin Racing Logo Tommy Baldwin Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Advance: Richmond International Raceway Race: Capital City 400 Presented by Virginia is For Lovers NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: 9 of 36 Track: Richmond International Raceway Track Length: .75 miles Date: April 28, 2012 Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) will return ... FULL STORY »

Dover International Speedway creates auction package to benefit Al Robinson

Al-Robinson - Photo Credit: Greg Zyla DOVER, Del. – Dover International Speedway is creating a special June 3, 2012 auction package to benefit former Public Relations Director Al Robinson. The all-inclusive package includes: -- (2) passes to the Dover Motorsports, Inc. luxury suite on Sunday, June 3 -- ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Capital City 400 Pre-Race Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch - Photo Credit: Harold Hinson Photography (HHP) KYLE BUSCH, No. 18 M&M's Brown Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing Are you looking forward to a busy race weekend in Richmond? "We've had some good times with the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown. We're looking forward to another one ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Capital City 400 Pre-Race Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Denny Hamlin

NSCS Denny Hamlin - Photo Credit: Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Freight Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing Are you excited about tonight's Short Track Showdown? "Yeah, we're definitely excited about it -- excited as long as the weather stays dry for us tonight. We're looking forward ... FULL STORY »

“Pin It Forward” Campaign To Kick Off 2012 NASCAR Day Celebration

2012 NASCAR Day Victory Junction To Receive Annual Donation From Proceeds Generated By 2011 NASCAR Day And Other Charitable Activities DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 26, 2012) – NASCAR Day, an annual celebration of NASCAR’s fans, charities and spirit, will have extra incentive for fans to ... FULL STORY »



Michigan International Speedway Logo
Free practice session added to June weekend
Posted 04.26.12
Fans can watch NASCAR, ARCA on June 14 for free  BROOKLYN, Mich. (April 26, 2012) – The speeds at Michigan International Speedway are fast, and now race fans can witness them first-hand during a special test session added to the June schedule. NASCAR and ARCA have added a daylong practice session at ...FULL STORY »
The Denny Hamlin Foundation
Virginia Governor Sets April 26 as Denny Hamlin Foundation Day
Posted 04.26.12
RICHMOND, Va. – Governor Robert McDonnell has officially recognized April 26 as Denny Hamlin Foundation Day. “’I am grateful to Governor McDonnell for his gracious support and recognition of the Foundation,” Hamlin said. “By extension, this also recognizes the doctors, scientists, volunteers and others who continue to care for those afflicted ...FULL STORY »
Hamlin works behind the counter at a Darlington Bojangles’ restaurant in support of the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 12. - Photo Credit: Jason Smith/Harrelson Photography
Denny Hamlin Visits Darlington to Support Upcoming Bojangles’ Southern 500
Posted 04.25.12
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver works behind the counter serving fans Bojangles’ Famous Chicken & Biscuits  DARLINGTON, S.C. (April 25, 2012) – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin is used to a job that features high risk, piloting the No. 11 FedEx Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. However, working behind ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Denny Hamlin - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR
Denny Hamlin, 2012 NSCS Capital City 400 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes
Posted 04.25.12
EXPRESS NOTES: Kansas Recap: Denny Hamlin passed Martin Truex Jr. with 31 laps remaining in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway and held him off en route to the checkered flag in the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, winning his second race of the 2012 season. The decisive move ...FULL STORY »
Richmond International Raceway Celebrating 60 Years in NASCAR
Strategic Changes Helped Richmond Prosper Through Seven Decades
Posted 04.25.12
Dusty, Half-Mile Dirt Track Became Illuminated Short Track Jewel DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 25, 2012) – Staging NASCAR Sprint Cup races through portions of seven decades, Richmond International Raceway is proof that changing with the times equals prosperity. Since its first series race in 1953, won by NASCAR Hall of Famer Lee ...FULL STORY »
2012 Ford Focus Electric Pace Car
Ford Unveils Historic All-New Focus Electric Pace Car for NASCAR Capital City 400 Race This Weekend
Posted 04.25.12
Ford unveiled its 2012 Focus Electric that will become the first all-electric pace car to pace a NASCAR race this weekend in the Capital City 400 presented by Virginia is for Lovers.  Lt. Governor Bill Bolling of the Commonwealth of Virginia was on hand to help unveil the pace car along ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Ryan Newman - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR
Ryan Newman Going for Win No. 2 in the State of Virginia
Posted 04.25.12
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (April 25, 2012) – There’s no quit in Ryan Newman and his No. 39 Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) team. Newman and his No. 39 U.S. Army Reserve team have proven they are a determined group that will never give up, as witnessed just three races ago when the team earned ...FULL STORY »
No 95 Tommy Williams Drywall (TWD) Ford Fusion driven by Scott Speed
Leavine Family Racing Makes First Road Trip to Richmond International Raceway
Posted 04.25.12
CONCORD, N.C. (April 25, 2012) - While driver Scott Speed is no stranger to the Richmond International Raceway, Saturday night's Sprint Cup Series 400 will be Leavine Family Racing's first trip to the popular three-quarter-mile short track. Speed will drive the No. 95 Tommy Williams Drywall (TWD) Ford Fusion on a ...FULL STORY »
Furniture Row crew chief Pete Rondeau (L) and driver Regan Smith
Smith, Furniture Row Racing Welcome Change of Scenery
Posted 04.25.12
DENVER, Colo. (April 25, 2012) -- The sight of a short track has taken on more of an appeal for Regan Smith, who will drive his No. 78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet in Saturday night's Capital City 400 Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway. "After struggling on the mile-and-a-half tracks ...FULL STORY »


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